Averyb4Brooke
In the Brooder
- May 28, 2021
- 6
- 26
- 31
In our neighborhood we have a community pond that can be used by any of the residents. So, fishing, kayaking, etc. But last night, someone decided that it was a good idea to dump their feed store ducklings in the pond and post on Facebook saying, "We put two ducks in the pond, hoping they survive." I didn't see the post until this morning, or I would've gone and tried to catch them immediately after their release. I figured they were already dead since a huge storm came through last night, but I went to check anyway and luckily they are still there! The problem is, they are very skittish and won't let me get too close to them before jumping back in the pond. I do not have a net to catch them in (besides a butterfly net, and they are too big for that. Haha), but I do have a raccoon trap? Could that work?
I've owned ducks before, so I know they can't survive since they are domesticated and not wild. They also still have baby fuzz, so I know they can't stay afloat very long on their own. Apart from that, we constantly have dogs roaming around that will kill them if given the chance, as well as snakes. The people that owned them are not very friendly people, so I am also trying not to start a feud of any sort... But I'm very worried and am trying to figure out the best course of action! Any help is appreciated!
Pictures of them:
I've owned ducks before, so I know they can't survive since they are domesticated and not wild. They also still have baby fuzz, so I know they can't stay afloat very long on their own. Apart from that, we constantly have dogs roaming around that will kill them if given the chance, as well as snakes. The people that owned them are not very friendly people, so I am also trying not to start a feud of any sort... But I'm very worried and am trying to figure out the best course of action! Any help is appreciated!
Pictures of them: